Vocabulary
Listening: Opening up Bhutan
100

A sum of borrowed money that must be repaid, often with interest. 

A loan

100

For many years, Bhutan remained disconnected from the world due to these two factors.


A) Lack of natural resources and language barriers

B) High mountains and government policies

C) War and economic crisis

D) Climate change and overpopulation



Correct Answer: B) High mountains and government policies

200

If you think carefully before making a large purchase, you have this kind of financial view. 

a. impact

b. perspective

c. security

d. prosperous 

b. perspective


200

In the 1960s, Bhutan's king allowed this industry to grow, leading to trade and infrustructure development. 

Tourism 

300

Fill in the preposition:

"I need to allocate 10% of my income ___ my savings account each month to reach my financial goals."

a. for

b. in

c. to

d. on 

c. to


300

Bhutan was the last country in the world to introduce this technology in 1999. 

Television 

400

If you assign money for a particular purpose, you are doing this.

a. deposit

b. allocate

c. accumulate

d. overdo


b. allocate

400

In 2006, Bhutan transitioned from a monarchy to this type of government. 

Democracy

500

Fill in the preposition:

1. Some people hesitate to take ___ a loan because they worry about high interest rates.

(A) on

(B) out

(C) in

(D) over


2. Before committing to a financial decision, it’s crucial to weigh the risks ___ the potential benefits.

(A) with

(B) against

(C) of

(D) for


3. The bank refused to approve my loan application because I didn’t meet the criteria ___ creditworthiness.

(A) for

(B) of

(C) to

(D) with

1. 

b. out

2. 

b. against

3. 

a. for

500

These are the four pillars of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness.

A) Economic growth, industrialization, tourism, and education

B) Political stability, technological advancement, urbanization, and free trade

C) Good government, sustainable development, environmental protection, and cultural preservation

D) Military strength, economic power, globalization, and scientific research



Correct Answer: C) Good government, sustainable development, environmental protection, and cultural preservation